Moulin De La Rive

18.8°C Water temp · Sep 11

France Coastal 0 - Not classified 18.8°C

Satellite image of MOULIN DE LA RIVE — Satellite image © Esri

Plage du Moulin de la Rive is a bathing beach located in the commune of Locquirec in Brittany, France. The beach is situated in a coastal environment influenced by tidal currents and receives freshwater inputs from two streams: the Pontelour and the Lapic. Water quality is monitored regularly by the regional health authority (ARS) for bacterial contamination. The beach has access points with informational signage and is near a surfing club.

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Water

Coastal bathing water receiving inputs from the Pontelour and Lapic streams. The area experiences tidal currents with maximum velocities measured during spring tides. Average monthly flows are estimated for summer conditions.

Location

Locquirec commune, Brittany, France. The beach has a main access point and a western access point, both marked with informational panels.

Facilities

Information panels at main access and western access points. Nearby surfing club.

Water Quality

Water quality is classified according to Directive 2006/7/CE. Monitoring tracks E. coli and enterococci concentrations. Historical data from 2013-2021 shows contamination episodes influenced by rainfall, seasonality, tidal coefficients, and wind direction. Wastewater treatment plant discharges and combined sewer overflows identified as pollution sources.

Risks

Bacterial contamination from wastewater treatment plant bypass episodes, combined sewer discharges, and onsite sanitation systems. Contamination risk increases with rainfall and is influenced by tidal and wind conditions.